Audit Manager

• Competitive salary + range of leading employee benefits
• Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
• 12 month fixed term position

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity.

Reporting directly to the New Zealand Audit Director, as Audit Manager, you will work within an audit team to execute internal audits providing value through the provision of trusted, objective, and insightful assurance.

This role will see you participate in and often lead independent reviews of control frameworks, systems, policies and procedures across Westpac New Zealand and identify areas for remediation and opportunities for enhancement.  You will interact directly with NZ business units, including senior management and executive level stakeholders and other Group Audit teams in Australia.  The WNZL Audit team has built a respected and valued internal audit brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, execute and deliver on internal audits / reviews, including evaluate processes, risks and controls, prepare audit plans, assess effectiveness of controls and deliver on key objectives, taking ownership of the full audit cycle.
• Develop high quality internal audit reports and ensuring agreement of audit issues, including performing a significance analysis and agreeing management action plans.  These internal audit reports form the basis of the key messages reported to the Board Audit Committee.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder and business relationships.
• Collaborate effectively within own team, the business and with Group Audit subject matter experts.
• Continuously monitor risk management, the control environment, business unit developments and activities, issue management, emerging risks or concerns.
• Participate in NZ Audit and Group Audit led continuous improvement initiatives.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• At least 5 years external audit and/or internal audit experience
• Undergraduate degree and relevant graduate degree or professional qualification (Accounting, Finance, or relevant field).
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia & NZ OR Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) OR Institute of Internal Audit (IIA)
• Experience In financial services is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we're working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we've been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we're lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant 'W' on our building doesn't just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We're a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We're recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they'll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:

13 December 2025